Nineteenth Century Union City Movers and Shakers
A quick glance through some of the Nineteenth Century Union City Times editions reveals a few of the enterprising movers and shakers of the growing town.
May 14, 1874
A.O. Gillett is erecting a fine building 20.x78 feet, with basement, designed for his furniture and cabinet ware rooms. The roof is on and the work progressing rapidly.
Joseph Deamer is laying the foundation for a new brick store building, 31x80 feet, two stories. When completed, it will be one of the finest business buildings on Main Street.
Thursday, April 28, 1881
A few days ago, Union City Times reporters viewed a model of a new coupling for cars which they were convinced when perfected would be one of the best and most practical yet invented. The new coupling was built in such a way that the train brakeman didn’t have to step between the railroad cars to connect them. The coupling included a small lever that enabled the brakeman to join the cars without stepping between them. The inventor, H.G, Stranahan of LeBoeuf, planned to apply for a patent for his invention.
Thursday, December 22, 1881.
David Carroll who had lived in Union City for many years moved his family to Sheffield, where he is interested in the lumber business quite extensively. Mr. Carroll will still continue to manufacture his new patent ship log which is bound to be seen be used one very ship that floats on either lake or sea.
Thursday December 22, 1881.
H,G. Stranahan of Le Boeuf has just completed a model of his new patent car coupler which is without doubt the best and safest ever used. Mr. Stranahan has sent the model to parties in Ohio who will inspect it and then it will be forwarded to Washington where he expects to get a letter patent. We shall in due time give an extended notice of this invention.
Thursday, August 31, 1882
William A. Gillett has been making a model of a scaffold which he has forwarded to the patent office in Washington, and received an answer which is very favorable, and the prospect seems fair that he will be granted a patent on his scaffold. We hope he may as it is certainly a good thing. We shall if he receives a patent give a full description of the work and the great benefit it will be to all who may use it.
Thursday, January 25, 1883
Mr. B. Dowman who has so successfully conducted the skating rink in Union City this winter will hereafter be in Mill Village on Wednesday night of each week, and run a rink there, having secured Beardsley’s Hall for that purpose. Our Mill Village friends will find him a perfect gentleman, and those who love the sport should patronize him.
Thursday, February 1, 1883
There will be no more roller skating until Saturday evening next when the new rink in the rear of the Johnson House will be formally opened. This will be a large and commodious and one of the best rinks in the county. We understand Mr. Dowman is making preparations for a grand masquerade to be given in the near future.
Thursday, February 8, 1883
B. Dowman opened the new rink on Saturday last and it was full both afternoon and evening. The rink is large and fixed up in good style.
Mr. Dowman will build an addition soon, 30x30, which will be used as a reception office and cloak room and when this is done the rink will be one of the best in the state. It will be opened every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday nights.
Thursday, May 3, 1883
Mr. Thomas Mulvin has invented and is now manufacturing in this city, the most sensible, useful and economical stovepipe shelf in the world. Ask him to let you see one.
Thursday, August 30, 1883
William A. Gillett, the inventor and patentee of and improved scaffolding, is receiving letters from all over the United States making inquires in regard to the invention which is practical and very useful.
August 13, 1885
Mrs. Mary Brown having purchased a new loom will do carpet weaving on very reasonable terms and in a satisfactory manner. If you have a carpet to weave take it to Mrs. Brown above Caflisch’s Mill.
Thursday, July 28, 1887
Mr. E.C. Richards, our very popular harness maker, has invented and received a patent on what he terms a “Crown Piece loop and clasp for bridles” which is looked upon by harness makers as a decidedly fine invention and one which cannot help but come into general use and on which no doubt Mr. Richards will no doubt receive a handsome return.
"From the number of his patents on file in the Patent Office at Washington 366,610, we append the following claim: “The combination with a bridle crown and a buckle piece provided with a buckle and a spur seat and riveted to the bridle crown of the crown piece loop and clasp provided with the downwardly projecting spur and securing flanges and the rivets pass through the securing flanges and the bridle crown substantially specified.”
August 25, 1887
Dr. W.P. Biles last week purchased a Victor bicycle and he is now putting in his spare time endeavoring to ride it and is now making good headway. The Doctor can boast of having the finest wheel in town.
Caflisch Brothers yesterday received by express from Buffalo a Star bicycle, being the first one of the kind in town.
May 3, 1888
Dr. S.M. White received his bicycle last Friday and made some fun for the boys in trying to ride it. He had one admirable trait, and that was his persistence, which was remarkable. He now rides with the ease and grace of a professional.
Friday, February 2, 1905
A.F. Young’s Portable Evaporator
This sap Evaporator requires less fuel, is more durable and is the cheapest on the market. Now is the time to call and leave your order for one of these rigs in order that we can have it ready for you when you want it.
These evaporators are built in my shop ad fully warranted. None but the very best material is used in their construction. Call at my store and see samples and get my prices. Don’t delay. This is the time to get your rig in working order.
A.F. Young
Hardware and Plum
May 14, 1874
A.O. Gillett is erecting a fine building 20.x78 feet, with basement, designed for his furniture and cabinet ware rooms. The roof is on and the work progressing rapidly.
Joseph Deamer is laying the foundation for a new brick store building, 31x80 feet, two stories. When completed, it will be one of the finest business buildings on Main Street.
Thursday, April 28, 1881
A few days ago, Union City Times reporters viewed a model of a new coupling for cars which they were convinced when perfected would be one of the best and most practical yet invented. The new coupling was built in such a way that the train brakeman didn’t have to step between the railroad cars to connect them. The coupling included a small lever that enabled the brakeman to join the cars without stepping between them. The inventor, H.G, Stranahan of LeBoeuf, planned to apply for a patent for his invention.
Thursday, December 22, 1881.
David Carroll who had lived in Union City for many years moved his family to Sheffield, where he is interested in the lumber business quite extensively. Mr. Carroll will still continue to manufacture his new patent ship log which is bound to be seen be used one very ship that floats on either lake or sea.
Thursday December 22, 1881.
H,G. Stranahan of Le Boeuf has just completed a model of his new patent car coupler which is without doubt the best and safest ever used. Mr. Stranahan has sent the model to parties in Ohio who will inspect it and then it will be forwarded to Washington where he expects to get a letter patent. We shall in due time give an extended notice of this invention.
Thursday, August 31, 1882
William A. Gillett has been making a model of a scaffold which he has forwarded to the patent office in Washington, and received an answer which is very favorable, and the prospect seems fair that he will be granted a patent on his scaffold. We hope he may as it is certainly a good thing. We shall if he receives a patent give a full description of the work and the great benefit it will be to all who may use it.
Thursday, January 25, 1883
Mr. B. Dowman who has so successfully conducted the skating rink in Union City this winter will hereafter be in Mill Village on Wednesday night of each week, and run a rink there, having secured Beardsley’s Hall for that purpose. Our Mill Village friends will find him a perfect gentleman, and those who love the sport should patronize him.
Thursday, February 1, 1883
There will be no more roller skating until Saturday evening next when the new rink in the rear of the Johnson House will be formally opened. This will be a large and commodious and one of the best rinks in the county. We understand Mr. Dowman is making preparations for a grand masquerade to be given in the near future.
Thursday, February 8, 1883
B. Dowman opened the new rink on Saturday last and it was full both afternoon and evening. The rink is large and fixed up in good style.
Mr. Dowman will build an addition soon, 30x30, which will be used as a reception office and cloak room and when this is done the rink will be one of the best in the state. It will be opened every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday nights.
Thursday, May 3, 1883
Mr. Thomas Mulvin has invented and is now manufacturing in this city, the most sensible, useful and economical stovepipe shelf in the world. Ask him to let you see one.
Thursday, August 30, 1883
William A. Gillett, the inventor and patentee of and improved scaffolding, is receiving letters from all over the United States making inquires in regard to the invention which is practical and very useful.
August 13, 1885
Mrs. Mary Brown having purchased a new loom will do carpet weaving on very reasonable terms and in a satisfactory manner. If you have a carpet to weave take it to Mrs. Brown above Caflisch’s Mill.
Thursday, July 28, 1887
Mr. E.C. Richards, our very popular harness maker, has invented and received a patent on what he terms a “Crown Piece loop and clasp for bridles” which is looked upon by harness makers as a decidedly fine invention and one which cannot help but come into general use and on which no doubt Mr. Richards will no doubt receive a handsome return.
"From the number of his patents on file in the Patent Office at Washington 366,610, we append the following claim: “The combination with a bridle crown and a buckle piece provided with a buckle and a spur seat and riveted to the bridle crown of the crown piece loop and clasp provided with the downwardly projecting spur and securing flanges and the rivets pass through the securing flanges and the bridle crown substantially specified.”
August 25, 1887
Dr. W.P. Biles last week purchased a Victor bicycle and he is now putting in his spare time endeavoring to ride it and is now making good headway. The Doctor can boast of having the finest wheel in town.
Caflisch Brothers yesterday received by express from Buffalo a Star bicycle, being the first one of the kind in town.
May 3, 1888
Dr. S.M. White received his bicycle last Friday and made some fun for the boys in trying to ride it. He had one admirable trait, and that was his persistence, which was remarkable. He now rides with the ease and grace of a professional.
Friday, February 2, 1905
A.F. Young’s Portable Evaporator
This sap Evaporator requires less fuel, is more durable and is the cheapest on the market. Now is the time to call and leave your order for one of these rigs in order that we can have it ready for you when you want it.
These evaporators are built in my shop ad fully warranted. None but the very best material is used in their construction. Call at my store and see samples and get my prices. Don’t delay. This is the time to get your rig in working order.
A.F. Young
Hardware and Plum